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Allocate funds to develop tourism infrastruture, say analysts

Bangladesh tourism sector is said to remain mired in infrastructural bottlenecks despite having potentials of growth.

A demand has, therefore, been raised for an allocation in the upcoming budget for implementing infrastructural development works such as improving road communication system.

Policy analysts said such funding will help the sector expand and contribute better to the country’s gross domestic product.

They said the country’s tourism sector can be developed to a well-performing industry through removing the bottlenecks. Sufficient fund is required to establish special tourist zones, analysts added.

“Improved communication to the tourist spots is a must and the government should allocate sufficient funds in the next fiscal year’s budget,” said Mojib Uddin Ahamed, chairman of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Dhaka University.

Mojib Uddin Ahamed also laid emphasis on developing exclusive tourist zones in the country since the government recently announced the tourism sector as an industry.